How many people can I bring to the museum with me?
The number of guests you can bring with you both to the museum and to all special exhibitions varies by membership level; see the list below for details. You are always welcome to purchase additional tickets for extra guests.

• Individual: 1
• Family: 1, plus all children 18 and under 
• Museum Associate: 5
• Alliance: 5
• Alliance Council: 5
• Alliance Roundtable: 7
• Student: 1
• National Associate: 1

If you want to bring more guests than your membership currently allows, you may wish to consider upgrading your membership. You can learn more about membership levels here.

Can I renew my membership online?
Absolutely! Click here to renew your membership right now.

Besides free entry to the museum, what other benefits do I receive with my membership?
You can find a full description of all of our membership benefits here.

Which museums are reciprocal membership partners of the Art Institute? We offer reciprocal membership at the following museums:

Cincinnati Art Museum
Cleveland Museum of Art
Dallas Museum of Art
Detroit Institute of the Arts
High Museum of Art (Atlanta)
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
Minneapolis Institute of Arts
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art (Kansas City, Missouri)
Philadelphia Museum of Art
Saint Louis Art Museum
Toledo Museum of Art
Vancouver Art Gallery
Walker Art Center (Minneapolis)

Reciprocal membership is reserved for Museum Associate members and above. You can upgrade today by calling (312) 499-4111.

I don't have my new member card yet. Can I still visit the museum?
Absolutely! Simply stop at the information desk in the Michigan Avenue lobby and ask for a day pass.

Do you have suggestions for easy wheelchair and stroller access?
Yes, we do. Please call (312) 443-3507 for details.

What audio guides are available?
We have three audio tours that are always available: The Director's Tour, the Lions Trail Family Tour (also available in Spanish), and the Gallery Overview Tour. We also occasionally have exhibition-specific audio tours. And don't forget that members always receive 15% off all audio tours!

When are member orientations?
Member-only orientation tours are held the second Saturday of every month at 11:00. They begin in the Member Lounge.

Is my membership tax deductible?
For membership levels up to and including Alliance Roundtable, under current Internal Revenue Service Guidelines, the full amount of your contribution is tax deductible to the extent allowed by current law. For Sustaining Fellows membership levels and above, please call (312) 499-4109 for tax deductibility information.

Whom do I call about...?

Travel and Potpourri Programs: (312) 499-4132
Adult and Children Programs: (312) 443-3680
Museum Shop: (312) 443-3583
The Garden Restaurant: (312) 553-9675
Member Relations: (312) 499-4111

I have more questions!
We're happy to help answer them! Contact us via e-mail at aicmembership@artic.edu or by phone at (312) 499-4111. We look forward to hearing from you!

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